Literary Genres YGB Vocab

What does the word "Abashed" mean?

• Confident and proud

• Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

• Happy and joyful

• Angry and upset

What is the meaning of "Anathema"?

• A beloved object

• A common occurrence

• Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes

• Serenely mild and kindly

How would you define "Athwart"?

• Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

• From side to side of; across

• Up and down

• In a circular motion

What does "Benignantly" mean?

• Harshly and cruelly

• Serenely mild and kindly

• Loudly and aggressively

• Having knowledge or being aware of

What is the definition of "Cognizant"?

• Unaware and ignorant

• Having knowledge or being aware of

• Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed

• Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

What does "Irreverent" mean?

• Having or showing a lack of respect for someone or something

• Deeply respectful

• Highly traditional

• Extremely cautious

Who is a "Proselyte"?

• A person who has converted from one opinion, religion, or party to another

• A person who refuses to change their beliefs

• someone that one vehemently dislikes

• A person who leads a religious group

What does "Venerable" mean?

• Disrespected and ignored

• Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

• Serenely mild and kindly

• Unimportant and trivial